INTEGRATING HEALTH EQUITY INTO NUTRITION CARE
Disparities in access to social, political, economic, educational, healthcare, and environmental resources have contributed to preventable health gaps among disadvantaged groups. These disparities affect all areas of health, including access to food and nutrition. Understanding and applying health equity principles allows dietitians to deliver more inclusive and effective care, ensuring that all individuals have a fair opportunity to achieve optimal health.
This 1-hour webinar will equip dietitians with strategies to promote health equity in their practice. Participants will gain skills in recognizing social determinants of health, addressing potential biases, and integrating cultural humility into patient-centered care. The session is designed to provide practical tools that can be immediately implemented to make nutrition services more equitable, respectful, and inclusive.
Note: This session meets the RD requirement for a unit of "HEALTH EQUITY" during a 5 year renewal period.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Define health equity and understand its critical role in dietetics and nutrition care.
- Identify social determinants of health and assess their impact on nutrition and health outcomes.
- Recognize and address personal biases to improve patient interactions and promote culturally sensitive care.
- Apply culturally tailored nutrition interventions and connect patients to relevant community resources.
Live Event Date:
Dec 10, 2024
Expiration Date:
Dec 18, 2027
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Charanya Sundar, MS, RDN, LD
Charanya Sundar is a DrPH candidate at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. Throughout her career, Charanya has held various positions in clinical, private practice, and outpatient settings, where she has worked as a dietitian and managed large-scale public health nutrition programs. Her experiences have fueled her dedication to addressing complex systemic issues, such as food insecurity, chronic diseases, and malnutrition, and addressing the gap between clinical-community linkages.
